A Sketch Of The Drama In England: During The Last Three Centuries (1890)

By Walter Hamilton

Book Overview

""A Sketch of the Drama in England: During the Last Three Centuries"" is a historical book written by Walter Hamilton in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of English drama from the 17th century to the 19th century. The author explores the various trends, styles, and themes that characterized the English theatre during this period, from the Restoration comedy to the rise of melodrama.Hamilton's book covers the works of major playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, and George Bernard Shaw, among others. The author also delves into the social and cultural context of the theatre, discussing the impact of politics, religion, and technology on the development of drama in England.Overall, ""A Sketch of the Drama in England"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English theatre. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the evolution of the art form, highlighting the key figures and movements that shaped the English drama as we know it today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165890852
• ISBN13: 9781165890859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"